At Least 24 Killed in Assam Minibus-Truck Collision Near Kaziranga
Bbc · 3 SOURCESabout 11 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A devastating road accident in north-east India's Assam state has claimed at least 24 lives after a minibus collided head-on with a container truck on Friday. The crash took place at Rongajan near Kaziranga National Park in Golaghat district, approximately 274 kilometres north-east of Dispur, the state capital. Among the victims were college students, police confirmed, with several passengers trapped inside the severely damaged minibus.
Key Points
- Death toll stands at 24 with 11 injured admitted to Jorhat Medical College and Hospital
- Witnesses reported possible speeding by one of the vehicles before the collision
- Minibus was travelling from Golaghat to Nagaon with over 35 passengers on board
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said medical care for the injured is the foremost priority
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and extended condolences to victims' families
Why It Matters
Road accidents claim over 183,000 lives annually in India, with 474 deaths recorded daily in 2025 . Opposition leader Lurinjyoti Gogoi has called on the government to take road safety seriously, highlighting systemic enforcement gaps and infrastructure challenges underlying this tragedy .
Road accidents claim over 183,000 lives annually in India, with 474 deaths recorded daily in 2025 . Opposition leader Lurinjyoti Gogoi has called on the government to take road safety seriously, highlighting systemic enforcement gaps and infrastructure challenges underlying this tragedy .